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Gene therapy 'aids youth's sight'

A 18-year-old whose sight was failing has had his vision improved in a pioneering operation carried out by doctors at Moorfields Eye Hospital. The London researchers used gene therapy to regenerate the dying cells in Steven Howarth's right eye.

29 Apr 2008
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Accident sparks Metro scooter ban

Mobility scooter users have been banned from using the Tyne and Wear Metro unless they are with a helper after a man fell on to the track. They will have to be accompanied by a helper from Saturday 26th April 2008. The man's fall from his vehicle was the second mishap which prompted the move.

29 Apr 2008
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MPs urge cut in dementia drug use

MPs have urged the government to stop the "dangerous over-prescribing" of anti-psychotic drugs to people in care homes with dementia. The All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia said the drugs should only be used as a last resort.

29 Apr 2008
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Woman wins Tesco tyre pump case

A disabled woman has won £1,000 from Tesco after a court said it had discriminated against her by not allowing staff to pump up her tyres. Grandmother Jenni Crowly, from Connah's Quay, Flintshire, said the win was not only a victory for her, but also for disabled people.

25 Apr 2008
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